The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 20, 1903, Page 47

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1903. Mrs there wa of the chapt ing on the ini This chapter wi and ball In its g , October 3. its mee September I f nearly 250 people to witness tion of six candidates for East- honors. During the evening ew applications were pre work vening t e Was banquet hall, were jc and singing, and all ant time. Mission Chap- ) on of Mrs. A. Chris- n, the worthy matron, and her corps efficient officers, has been doing ex- gly well during the current term. Francisco Chapter will have an en- nment and social on the evening of er 5 r King Chapter will give its first entertainment and dance in Golden Gate Hall on the evening of September 25. he evening of September 14 Grand y Mrs. Willats paid a visit to pah Chapter at Bremtwood, on which occasion three candidates were initiated end several petitions presented. During the evening William Jereslaw, the patron, n Diego, was 2 jewel of lia Provi ing the even| address abo each person w enir of the occa- ban dainty its last meeting ini- n 1 it has still mo: t e work was sed by a large number of membe chapters in this across the After the work evening ther a social hour. and Mrs. A. W. od, patron and )n of Olive Branch Chapter, returned st last week after a visit to everal of the principal on the other side of the Rockles. Chapter celebrated the twenty- nniversary of its institution by a in Golden Gate Hall on the of September 15. The hall was decorated and flluminated with hts, préducing a charming ef- of the order from variou riy all of the many ladies were vening costume and when the march was started there were ¢ two hundred couples in line. This 1 in a waltz. During an inter- fine collation was served in the hall. This function, one of the delightful given since Mrs. Samuel llls has been matron of this so- le chapter, was under the supervis- of the following named committee of arrangements: Mrs. Mabel Florence Gor- don, Mrs. Mar Louise Reddick, M Watson Hendry, Mrs. Frances ; Bonifield, Mrs. Susie Favor Lock- Dr. Robert Francis Tisdale and k McGowan, the latter filling the po- n of floor manager. J. Goldman, the latter ron of Starr King Chap- the silver anniversary r weddin 912 Fulton street Sep- tember 27. They will receive their friends from 2 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Native_Daughters. TRING the early part of September Miss Stella Finkeldey, grand presi- dent of the Native Daughters of the Colden West, officially visited the three parlors in Sacramento. Her first visit was to Sutter Parlor, where she was greeted by a large number of the members of the order. The work was presented in a satis- factory manner and after the business of the evening was over Miss Josie Judd, president of the parlor, on behalf of the members, presented the grand president with a handsome gilt clock. She next visited La Bandera Parlor and was wel- comed by First Vice President Laura Fox in the absence of the president. The work of the evening was pronounced perfect t the close of the meeting the grand presented a costly cut-glass The parlor, in apprecia- Past Grand President Mr: done for it in the past, ed her a large basket of beautiful making her third visit the visit- was taken in charge by a com- mittee representing the three parlors and driven over the city and immediate vi- ¢ that she might see the beautles of “apitol City. She was also taken to and the State Fair, it being fair After having enjoyed the hospitality of lors she paid a visit to Califia Par- or and there recelved a welcome akin to that received in the other parlors. The hall was prettily decorated and the visit. ing official after witnessing the exempli- fication of the ritualistic work expressed her approval thereof. The parlor pre- sented her a silver souvenir cup having P upon it a view of the State utter's Fort and the Marshall graved Capitol monument During her stay in Sacramento the grand president was the guest of Past « d President s. Gett, the wife of A. Gett. v Lithgow, an officer of Ama- Mrs L , entertained Grand Secretary pola Pa reek, it being the occasion of > anniversary of Miss Frakes' birth, Besides the hostess and guest of honor. there were present the following named to congratulate Miss Frakes: Miss Ida B. Herman, grand organist; Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. J. Brown, Mrs. Kerfoot and Mrs. Howard. » Past Grand President Mrs. Belle W. Conrad has returned from Strawberry, where she spent a three months’' vaca- tion. Past Grand President Eliza J. Kelth visited Keith Parlor on the second Mon- day in September, when four candidates were initiated. In the absence of Presi- dent A. Florence Temple, M. D., Vice President Mrs. Addie Freeman, filled that chair and initiated the candidates with charming grace. This lady will soon leave this city with her husband and son for an automobile tour throughout the State. During thé latter part of September the members of the Princess Parlor of Los Angeles entertained the pioneers of that section of country. There was an address by Della Rose, president of the parlor; then a vocal duet, “See the Pale Moon,” by Mrs. Dalton and Miss Himminghofe: recitation, “A Slight Misunderstanding, Mrs. Kerr; vocal duet, “I Know a Bank Mrs. Dalton and Miss ‘Himminghofen; reading, “My New Year's Guests,” Mrs. Hoffman; then short addresses by the pioneers, after which a supper was served. Orinda Parlor celebrated iae thirteenth anniversary of its fraternal existence by a grand ball in Native Sons’ Hall on Sep- tember 15. There was a good dancing crowd, which enjoyed a well-arranged programme of dances. Nora Foley was the floor manager and her assistant was Alma Reimers. Joaquin Parlor of Stockton had an en- tertainment in celebration of Admission day and had for special guests the So- clety of Pioneers and the la.ies’ auxiliary of that society. There was a large at- tendance and the following was the pro- gramme of entertainment. ‘Welcome by the president of Joaquin Parlor, Mrs. Sadle Fiemster; remarks by Toastmistress Mrs. Lena Hilke Mills; “The Pioneers,” Dr. C. C. Grattan; solo, 2 “I Love to Hear That Song Again” (Von Tilzer), L. Glovanessi; “‘California,” Mrs. Belle Stockwell; poem, “The Sleeping Princess, California,” Grand Trustee Em- ma Barney; viclin solo (a), “Jocelyn,” berceuse (B. Godard), (b), “The Cup” (H. Wieniawski), Miss Nellie Zoellner; “The Ploneer Women,” Mrs. Mesereau; solo, “Ora pro Nobis,” Frank Hillman; *“The Ploneer Daughters,” Mrs. W. C. Ramsay; “The Flag,” Miss Clara Stier; “The Plo- neer Sons,” A. H. Ashley. The Odd Fellows. OLDEN GATE LODGE NO. 204, I. G 0. O. F., on the evening of Sep- tember 8 tendered a reception to the members of Jubilee Rebekah Lodge, after which there was a programme of entertainment, dancing and the serving of refreshments to the hundreds who fili- ed the Memorial Hall of the Odd Fel- lows' building. After an instrumental solo and a short address of welcome by the noble grand of the recelving lodge there was a suitable response by Mrs. H. M. Ludlow, noble grand of Jubilee Rebekah Lodge, after which the follow- ing programme was most successfully carried out under the direction of George J. Strong, assisted by H. M. Ludlow and Louis Kragen: Soprano solo, Miss Mattie Phelps; bass solo, George H. Fawcett; contralto solo, Mrs. F. C. Alien; soprano solo, Miss M. Brentwein; epecialty, “How d'y Do,” lit- tle Ruth McKenzie; contralto solo, Olive Reed; address, Mrs. Addie L. Ballou, P. N. G, of Jubilee Lodge; “The Separation,” by Mrs. Lizzie Stanton and Mrs, Blanche Bouviere; specialties, Sid Barrington; song and dance, Maudie Sharpe and Queenie Tilton. This function, admirably projected and exceedingly well carried out, was one of the most pleasant affairs that has been given in many months in that hall. Jubilee Rebekah Lodge will have “a harvest home” in its hall in the Odd Fel- lows’ building on the evening of Septem- ber 22. The exhibition drill given by San Fran- cisco Rebekah drill corps on the evening a large number of the members and at the session of the last named lodge there Were a number of visitors from lodges in the immediate vicinity. There were five candidates initiated and the vlisiting of- ficer complimented the officers for the effective manner in which thev did their work. After the close of the lodge there was a banquet in homor of the visiting officer. The members of Templar Rebekah Lodge, who are to appear in the farce ‘“‘Beautiful Forever,” to be presented in 0dd Fellows’ Hall, September 26, for the benefit of the Orphans’ Home, have had several rehearsals and will give one of the best amateur entertainments ever presented by a Rebekah lodge. The San Francisco ‘board of relief pald a fraternal visit last week to Herman Lodge in this city. During the evening Alta Lodge visited in a body and swelled the number present to about one Hundred and fifty, There were addresses by W. 1. Brobeck, H. W. Osthoff, Messrs. Myers, Mayer, Cohn and Hanna. ‘After the meet- ing there was a social hour and cigars. The committee will visit California Lodge on September 28. At the last meeting of Pacific Lodge there was presented to that body by Joseph S. Winterburn a handsome silk American flag. During the evening and immediately preceding the presentation the lodge was visited by Yerba Buena Lodge. The presentation to Pacific sug- gested to J. M. Litchfield a like favor to Yerba Buena and he promised to send a fine flag to that lodge. —ee Druidism. 'HE official visit pald by Noble Grand Arch Beck to Monteverde Grove in this city last week was a very pleasant one. There were present Grand Secretary Martinoni, Grand Treas- urer Horn, Grand Marshal Antonovich, Junior Past Noble Grand Arch C. A. Gug- lielmoni and many lesser lights of the order. The grove initlated several can- didates and then there were instructive addresses by the visiting officers, after after which there was a collation In the supper room. The noble grand arch subsequently paid an official visit to Volta Grove, where there was a good attendance and several candidates were given the first degree. There -was, aiter an Inspection of the work, a time for the good of the order, when the noble grand arch, grand sec- retary, grand marshal and others deliv- ered addresses for the advancement of the organization. After the close of the grove there was a march to a well known restaurant, where supper was served, and after more talking the company remained together until 1:30 in the morning. The noble grand arch then paid an offi- As=OciaTE MAaTRON, SAN FRANCISCO CUAPTES, o v = —_— AN OFFICER OF THE FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD OF THIS CITY AND PROMINENT MEMBERS OF SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. —— of the third Thursday in September in Union Square Hall was one that for pre- cision of movement in the various evolu- tions surpassed any previous exhibit by this famous corps. The ladies were loud- ly applauded and after the drill were in- dividually congratulated. The hope was expressed that they may carry away the trophy during the encampment at Paso Robles next month. Dancing followed the drill. F. Coburn, a well-known fraternal man, a few days since drove to Redwood City via the San Bruno turnpike and had as guests a number of members of Amity and Oriental Rebekah lodges and at their destination all partook of a lunch under the trees on the outskirts of the city. Mrs. Alma I Jensen, president of the California Assembly of Rebekahs, paid an official visit last week to Bloomfleld Lodge and then went to Silver Spray Lodge. At each place she was met by -+ cial visit to Roma Grove in Oakland, be- ing accompanied by Grand Secretary Martinoni, Grand Marshal Antonovich, Grand Inside Guardian Pozzi and Grand Sentinel Cramer. During the evening Oakland Grove in a body visited Roma, and, with other visitors, there were more than 150 Druids present. There was an ex- emplification of the work and an explana- tion of the manner in which the degrees should be conferred, after which there was a banquet in honor of the visitors. A new grove, to be called Live Oak, will be instituted in Oakland, September 23, with 100 charter members. There is a movement afoot for a class initiation in the Order of Druidesses in this city. Old Friends’ Circle on the third Mon- day In August, had a large and enthusi- astic meeting, during which several peti- tions for membership were received. McKjnley Grove is still progressing. It VE RA i AYE RUTH, SAN F¥anciSCo =S, CHAPTE®R, O, LODGE ROOM e — has now elghty-eight members and the membership is striving te reach the 100 mark.. If energy, activity and a desire to see the grove grow count for anything the number will be reached. The Past Arch A clation will pay a visit to Lincoln Grove in Harmony Hall on the evening of September 28. On the first Thursday In October this grove will give an entertainment and dance In Aus- trian Hall, — Knights of Pythias. RAND CHANCELLOR SARGENT paid an officlal visit on the night of September 11 to Eureka Lodge No. 9 of the Knights of Pythlas, on which oc- casion the work of the order in the page rank was exemplified in the long form. Golden Gate Lodge recently gave the second of a serles of soclals in Castle Hall, K. of P. building. There was a good attendance, but it was not as large as was expected, yet what was lacking in numbers was made up by the enthusiasm that was shown by those who were there. That portion of the evening's entertal ment designated as the card section was greatly enjoyed. Two bachelors. Messrs. ‘Weber and Heinrichs, found happiness in playing “Old Maid” and caused no end of amusement for the onlookers. At a re- cent meeting this lodge elected three strangers to membership and there is ev- idence that the members are all striving to see which will, in a limited period, in- troduce and have Initiated the greatest number of strangers. The soclal recently given by San Fran- cisco Company of the Uniform Rank in Pythian Castie was a pleasant affalr that was enjoyed by a very large num- ber of people who danced all night. The affair was admirably managed by the committee of arrangements. The members of Golden Gate Temple of the Rathbone Sisters were guests at a kaffee klatsch last week at the residence of Mrs. D. W. and M.ss Myrtle Saylor, 242 Twelfth avenue, Richmond district, and spent a very enjoyable afterncon. Mustc and song and the serving of ex- cellent coffee wers the features of the afternoon, not to say anything of the small talk. In addition to the hostesses there were present Mrs. E. Bayley J. Keenan, Mrs. C. K. Tt 3 E. Elkington, Mrs. J. G. Klemm, Mrs. J. Lichtenstein, Mrs. Fouth of Redlands, Miss Grace Saylor, Mrs. ol Buchman and Miss Ruby Saylor. . S The Red Men. O.\’ the evening of the third Wednes- day in September the Improved Or- der of Red Men in this or- lef committee on the lines o ganized a re MisS that are followed by the Relief Commit- tee of the Odd Fellows. Last week Manitou Tribe had a thea- ter party in the Central. There was a good turnout of the members and others. Great Sachem Samuels announces the following visitations for the current month: September 21 to Manitou Tribe; September 22, to White Eagle; September 23, to Oshone; September 24, to Wallipi; September 25, to Monadnock; September 28, to Samoset, and September 29, to Co- manche. The tribe in Solano at a recent meet- ing adopted twenty-five palefaces. Senior Sagamore Ingersoll of Hoopa Tribe of Eureka was in this city last week and visited a number of the local tribes. Pocahontas Tribe has selected a team that is rehearsing the new ritual and will put it on with as much impressive- ness as it did the old one. Seminole Tribe gave a plenic last week and the feature thereof was that the ma- jority of the prizes consisted of live ani- mals. There was a large attendance and much enjoyment for all. The picnic wasy conducted by the members of the Hay- makers’ Degree team. Nez Perces Tribe at its last meeting adopted ten palefaces and received fif- teen applications. National Union. ALIFORNIA COUNCIL of the Na- ‘ :tmnax Union at its meeting on the first Wednesday in September re- ceived several applications for member- ship, one of the applicants being Colonel Woodruff of the United States army, who had been a member of the order in the past but dropped out, and desires to re- turn. After the regular business Speaker Ker entertained the membership and vis- itors with the following programme: Plano recital; selections by the California Council Quartet, “The Bridge™ and “Fish- fng”’; vocal solos by Friends McCurrie, Smith Van Orden and Purdy; whistling solo, Friend Shearer: violin and piano duet, the Messrs. Hemsbach: monologue with topical songs, Dick Mack of the Or- pheum circuit. Golden Gate Council at its first meet- ing In September obligated ome stranger and received four applications for mem- bership. After the meeting had been turned over to the speaker there was an evening of music and sons.